The Blitz Flashcards
1
Q
What did it come after?
A
Battle of Britain.
2
Q
The blitz?
A
Name given to the bombing of British citizens by the Luftwaffe.
3
Q
What?
A
Germany start a campaign of bombing numerous cities in Britain between September 1940 until May 1941.
4
Q
Why? 4
A
- damage morale
- reduce support for war
- damage productivity
- force surrender
5
Q
When did it occur?
A
September 1940 - May 1941.
6
Q
Night raids? 4
A
- blackout
- air raid sirens
- air raid shelters
- London Underground
7
Q
What did the blitz target?
A
Suburban, commercial and industrial centres.
8
Q
Effects? 6
A
- 43,000 people died
- 2 million homeless
- many buildings destroyed
- transport and communication links destroyed
- gas, water, and electric supplies disrupted
- loss of sleep impacts productivity
9
Q
Coventry? 6
A
- 13 hours
- 75% of buildings destroyed
- 50% of all homes
- no gas, electricity or water
- 100,000 people flee
- “Mass Observation” makes a negative report on morale facing government censorship
10
Q
Impacts of the blitz? 3
A
- some morale was weakened
- propaganda increased to boost morale
- blitz didn’t achieve its objectives - most British citizens still supported the war
